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Parks Marina Donates To Abben Cancer Center
November 16, 2023
OKOBOJI— In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Parks Marina announced the donation of $1,000 to the Spencer Hospital Abben Cancer Center in Spencer, Iowa. The Marina was able to raise these funds through limited edition Barefoot Bar t-shirt sales as well as a featured “Booby Drink” sold at Snappers Turtle Bay Cafe and Gardens […]
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Okoboji City Council Hopes Second Time Is The Charm For Speier Park Playground Bids
November 16, 2023
(Okoboji)– The city of Okoboji will be going back out for bids next month on a project to revamp the playground at Speier Park. Only one bid was received late last summer which wound up being rejected by the city council after it came in much higher than expected. A date of December 7th has […]
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Okoboji Council Votes 3-2 To Continue Membership In Water Quality Commission
November 16, 2023
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening voted to renew its membership in the Dickinson County Water Quality Commission another three years, but it wasn’t unanimous. The city had some concerns after learning recently its share of contributions to the commission would be increasing substantially due to a growth in valuation in the city over […]
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Fire Destroys House In Sheldon; Cause Said To Be “Suspicious”
November 16, 2023
(Sheldon)– A fire Wednesday destroyed a house on the south side of Sheldon and officials say the cause is suspicious. Sheldon Fire Chief Brad Hindt says they were called to 1302 South 5th Avenue in Sheldon around 4:15 pm and found heavy smoke coming from the front of the house, with fire rolling across the […]
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Estherville Chamber to present Holiday in the Ville November 16
November 15, 2023
(Estherville)-The holiday season will get underway in Estherville Thursday. KUOO’s Becky Thoreson has details: The Estherville Chamber will host the annual Holiday in the Ville Thursday evening.Executive Director Lexie Ruter says things will get underway with The Chocolate Walk. “We start our evening with The Chocolate Walk from 4-7 p.m., which is a great way […]
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Harvest In Iowa Is Pretty Much Complete
November 15, 2023
(Undated)– Iowa’s soybean harvest is just about complete, according to the latest crop progress report from the USDA. The state’s soybean harvest is on pace with last year and nine days ahead of the five-year average. Corn harvested for grain reached 94 percent statewide, which is on pace with last year and ten days ahead […]
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Feral Cat Populations In Iowa Great Lakes Causing Concern
November 15, 2023
(Okoboji)– An ongoing and increasing problem with stray cats in the Iowa Great Lakes was a major topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Okoboji City Council meeting. Representatives of a group called Lakes Community Animal Welfare say their volunteers and local animal shelters who have been spaying, neutering and caring for feral cats are overwhelmed, out […]
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Okoboji City Council Approves Hiring An Investigator To Be Shared By Okoboji & Arnolds Park Police Departments
November 15, 2023
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council Tuesday evening approved the hiring of an additional officer that will be shared with the Arnolds Park Police Department. Okoboji Police Chief Jason Petersen told the council that officer’s sole duty will be to serve as an investigator… He says those would include unintended deaths, burglaries, scams and assaults. Petersen […]
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